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Open Poetry #13

In Memory of Mama

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-05-12 11:41 AM

You'd have known we loved you, Mama
Had you seen the tears we shed;
When the doctor told us sadly,
That all hope for you had fled.

You'd have loved the flowers, Mama
That are coming by the score;
And the cards and letters, Mama
The mail's bringing to your door.

Your house is so clean and shining,
For we've fixed it up for you.
And so many guests are coming,
All in your memory too.

You would be so happy, Mama
As these dear guests all arrive;
But why were we all too busy
For this, while you were alive?

Joyce 5/12/01

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2001-05-12 01:05 PM

Joyce~
Sadly, this is the scenario in too many hearts.

You've written it quite tenderly.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

2 posted 2001-05-12 01:33 PM

this is touching in its bittersweet beauty...
we all learn the hard way...
"you dont know what ya got till its gone"
Im sure she knew...the sincerety of this lovely poem speaks to that.
Happy Mothers Day Poetess Joyce

Did you make it to the Milky Way,
see the lights faded
that heaven is overrated
Did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2001-05-12 05:19 PM

Oh yes we all need to take the time to appreciate our Mom...beautiful thoughts...James

Elizabeth

Moderator

Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

4 posted 2001-05-12 05:56 PM

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

5 posted 2001-05-12 06:10 PM

Sadly, we feel we didn't do enough after a loved one is gone, but from this poem, I would say she is probably looking down proudly with a smile. Beautifully sad
Liz

walker
Member Elite

since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

6 posted 2001-05-12 06:46 PM

A sweet reminder of how love should be shown when felt.Lovely poem!

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